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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,487.52, 3,731.36 and 821.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,487.52, 3,731.36 and 821.64 is: 1,232.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,487.52 : 3,731.36 = 821.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,487.52/3,731.36 = 821.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,487.52x = 3,731.36 × 821.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,487.52x = 3,065,834.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,065,834.63/2,487.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.49

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